UFC News: Conor McGregor statement, Dana White on Khabib, Jon Jones’ message
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Dana White looks on during the UFC's 25th anniversary press conference
Conor McGregor makes statement on Instagram
Former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has seemingly hinted that he's learned his lesson from his actions at the UFC 223 media day.
Earlier this month, McGregor threw a dolley through the window of a bus carrying a number of his fellow fighters, including Khabib Nurmagomedov.
In a recent Instagram post, McGregor, who was charged with three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief for his antics, said: “It is only a lesson if you learn from it. I learn everyday (sic).”
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Dana White on Khabib Nurmagomedov's next fight
UFC president Dana White has claimed Dustin Poirier is in contention to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov following his TKO victory over Justin Gaethje this past weekend.
“Absolutely (he’s a title contender),” White said on the UFC on FOX 29 post-fight show on FS2. “He’s definitely in there.
“He was one of the guys we were thinking about calling last to take the fight (at UFC 223).
“But we didn’t want to screw up this event. Thank God we didn’t.”
Dana White gives update on Conor McGregor situation
Jon Jones calls out Daniel Cormier
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones has revealed he's more than willing to have a trilogy fight with Daniel Cormier.
Last weekend, Cormier discussed the possibility of having a rubber match with his bitter rival in an interview with MMA Junkie, saying: “I want to fight Jon Jones. I do. I still feel I can win.
Jon Jones' most recent tweet
“I know that I’ve lost twice and last fight I got kicked in the head, but I feel like we were having a good fight, and I feel like every fight’s been good.
“I feel like if we fought a third time, it would be even better. I want to fight Jon Jones. That’ll never change.”
Upon seeing Cormier’s comments, Jones tweeted: “Come get me baby.”